The Doctor Is In

The incomparable Murray Gold, composer for Doctor Who, is here! We talk about his return to the show, what motivates him, and how he feels about his legacy as the man behind the sound of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, the incredible Bonnie Langford drops by to talk about playing Melanie Bush (then and now), evolving the character, belting her lungs out, and the problem with shoulderpads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this fantastic chat with Russell T. Davies, we go deep on myriad topics - the love of the job, therapy, legacy, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Millie Gibson and I chat about her turn as the mysterious Ruby Sunday, as well as the pitfalls of shopping for The Doctor at Christmas, in this extended chat from late last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! A brand new season of Doctor Who is upon us, and so is this star-studded new season of The Doctor Is In. We're kicking things off with a big one, folks: an absolutely delightful interview I did with Ncuti Gatwa late last year, in the lead-up to the Christmas special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back when Big Finish's super The Annhilators came out, I chatted with the incredible Tim Treloar (the new Third Doctor) about inhabiting the rather enormous fabulous shoes of John Pertwee. But, in true modern fashion, the episode somehow never got uploaded, so whilst it's late... so is The Doctor quite often. Right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guess what? My very first full length Big Finish is here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Finish have crafted a fantastic new production of Jekyll and Hyde, so I sat down to talk with director Nicholas Briggs, and Dr Jekyll / Mr Hyde himself, John Heffernan! You can grab a copy here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I talk with the superb India Fisher, the voice behind Charlotte Pollard! One of the greatest companions in Who history, Charley is absolutely iconic, and India discusses what it was like stepping into this groundbreaking role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Seventh Doctor is here! This week I talk with the incredible Sylvester McCoy about how he got started, what it was like to land the role, and how he helped turn The Doctor dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Doctor, Colin Baker, is here! We talk about Russell T. Davies' upcoming Mind of the Hodiac, meeting your younger self, and how to act your heart out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beloved comedian and actor, John Bishop, is stepping into the TARDIS to play Jodie's final companion! Ahead of the much-anticipated premiere of Doctor Who: Flux, John and I had a fantastic chat about why standups make such great actors, taking dogs on the TARDIS, and whether Daleks are scarier than bombing on-stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What starts as a gentle ribbing of Dirk Maggs soon leads to a revelatory chat about looking for reasons to say yes, struggling to play favourites, how to stay in love with Doctor Who, and the single weirdest Tom Baker anecdote you'll ever hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terry Molloy, the masterful performer behind the wizened face of Davros, sits down for a lengthy (and at times wonderfully bizarre) chat about his role as leader of the Dalek race! This one gets gloriously weird, folks. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Managing Director of Big Finish, Jason Haigh Ellery, sits down with me for a brilliant chat about bagging Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor, dealing with massive canon-shifts in the TV show, and how Big Finish turn out their trademark brilliance long-distance during COVID. We also riff about who his favourite Big Finish companions are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

In this very special episode, I revisit an interview I did with Neil Gaiman back in 2013. It's a surprisingly deep, revelatory chat - we talk about overcoming writers block, how to actually sit the hell down and get writing done, and we go deep on Neil's love for Doctor Who, what it's like to writer on the show, and the pressures of running something as big as Sandman. If you're an aspiring author...

The iconic, anarchistic and utterly fierce companion to the seventh Doctor, Ace, is in the house! I talked with the wonderful Sophie Aldred about all things Ace - how she got the role, how much of Ace is actually her, and where the character was going to end up before the show's cancellation. And yes, there is extensive jacket talk! In fact, this episode is very Ace heavy! It's a jam-packed look a...

If you've ever wanted to hear how someone makes the music for Doctor Who happen, this episode is right up your alley. I sat down with brand new Doctor Who composer, Segun Akinola, who took over from Murray Gold for the new series! We dig into his influences, his favourite musical moments on the show, and heaps more. We also take a look at everyone's favourite robot dog (I hope), K-9! Hosted on Aca...

This week on Doctor Who, we were hit with a heartbreaking look at partition, a horrifying and pivotal moment in history. Writer of the episode, Vinay Patel, sat down with me to chat about the pressures one feels doing not just their first episode of Who ever, but an episode that has such a weight behind it. We also talk about how much of a dish David Tennant is. Less important, clearly, but fun. A...

Have you ever wondered how the Doctor is coping with her gender shift? Have you ever wanted someone to stay in an elevator just to aid the comedic potential of an interview? And have you ever wanted to hear the thoughts of prolific Whovian, writer, engineer and broadcaster, Yassmin Abdel-Magied? Then this is the episode for you! We also talk custard creams, look at the debacle that was Kamelion (f...

This week, Mandip Gill (who plays Yaz on the new season) calls up for a chat and we talk everything from the emotional impact of shooting Rosa to the possibilities behind a RuPaul's Drag Race / Doctor Who crossover episode! We also discuss the finer points of companion to the Fourth Doctor, Leela, and address the fact that Mr. Big from Sex and the City is now apparently in Doctor Who! Hosted on Ac...

Maude Garrett and I used to host a gaming show on Aussie TV, and haven't caught up in years. Imagine my shock when I saw that she was hosting the New York Comic Con Doctor Who Q&A with Jodie, Chris Chibnall and exec producer Matt Strevens! Maude and I talk all things Who,  and I take a look at the utterly magical (and very missed) Donna Noble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

This week Paul talks with Janet Fielding (who plays Tegan Jovanka, companion to the fourth and fifth Doctors), and in the process, throws his future father-in-law somewhat under the bus. Also, a look at Captain Jack Harkness, Who news, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Doctor Is In! To kick off season two, Paul chats with Jodie Whittaker live from New York, and gets into the nitty-gritty of how she collaborated with showrunner Chris Chibnall to create this new incarnation of our beloved Gallifreyan hero. it was a hell of a fun time and we're sure you'll love listening to it. You'll also hear the return of Who's News Is It Anyway, as well as a...

So Tegan Higginbotham (Whovians on ABC2, Sideliners) and I stayed up, watched Wimbledon and did a special mini episode in which we reaction to the superb casting news that Jodie Whittaker is our new Doctor! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.